ClassNotes

William James Robert Lemke ’51 passed away on August 6, 2012. He was born on December 8, 1927 and is survived by sister, Emilie L. Williams, and numerous nephews, nieces and their children and grandchildren. Mr. Lemke attended Saint Louis; graduated from Punahou in 1945; Santa Clara University in 1951 and attended University of San Francisco Law School. He was a veteran of World War II. He married Elizabeth Stephens, a Punahou classmate, and a San Francisco College for Women graduate who later got her teacher's certificate and taught in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was descended from a Kama'aina Family, Napopohoehou, Baker and Booth. She passed away in California in January, 1983. Mr. Lemke worked for various CPA firms in Hawaii and California. In California, while attending Law School, he worked for A. Stanley Dollar Subsidiary (Globe Wireless Company). He later worked for McKesson & Robbins for 15 years and 15 years at Haas Brothers (liquor distributors) in the San Francisco Bay Area. He retired in 1984 and returned to Hawaii, the land of his heritage. On his Father's side, has German Grandparents who settled here in the 1880s. Grandfather was a tailor and father was a buyer for Hackfeld and later Amfac for a period of over 53 years. On his mother's paternal side, he was descended from Napopuhoehou whose daughter married Pervier and settled in Maui in the 1800-1810 period. On his Mother's maternal side, he was descended from Nahiolea, Kahokua,Kahalewai and Robinson ancestors. Mr. Lemke was a member of the German Benevolent Society of Honolulu, Punahou Alumni Association, Santa Clara Alumni Association and the Knights of Pythias.

Walter Alexander Whitnack '51 passed away on September 4, 2011. He gave his encouragement, kindness and laughter to his family and friends, including his time and talents to the community. Walter Whitnack was a "Man Of Value." Bravely and with dignity, Walt succumbed to his final resting place after a lengthy battle with complications from heart disease. Walt received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University, after which, he served in the U.S. Army. He joined the California Department of Transportation, serving as a design engineer for 39 years. His passions were traveling, golf, gambling, computers, telling jokes, and his beloved Labrador Retrievers. His legacy lives through his wife, Natalie, brother, Edwin, beloved children: Jeff, Chris, David, Kim, Michelle, Brett Allen; six step children, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Mary Whitnack, five sisters and former wife, Ann Riggs.

Thomas M. Byrd ’51 passed away on August 22, 2011. Born on October 11, 1926, Byrd graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor of science commerce. He is survived by wife, Irene and children, Thomas, Stephen, Nancy, and Laura.

Silvio Giusti '51 passed away on August 19, 2011. He was raised in Santa Rosa, Calif., the son of Frank & Masilia Giusti. Following graduation from Santa Rosa High School, he joined the Army and fought in the battle of Okinawa during WWII, the deadliest battle of the Pacific war. His division, the Deadeyes, received the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism. Giusti graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College and Santa Clara University. He was an Electrical Engineer at Bechtel Corporation for 40 years and Chief Electrical Engineer in the SF Power Division. Although Giusti spent most of his time in the SF office, he also worked in the Middle East and in many states throughout the US. Giusti always enjoyed playing ball with his sons and coaching Little League. He enjoyed his 60+ year friendship with the members of the Santa Rosa TBO golf group and always looked forward to lunch with the ""Big Eat"" group in SF. He was a Senior Member of IEEE-PES and could always be counted on to be an usher at the 8 am mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Always a Giants fan, he attended games and enjoyed listening to Giants and 49er games while working in his yard. He took pride in his many and varied fruit trees. Giusti leaves his wife, Bea, sons, Gary (Sherrill), Steve (Celeste) and Mike (Chelsea) and grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan, Matthew, Alison and Kaelyn, his brother Aldo and sister-in-law Lorraine and many loving nieces and nephews. His brother Dominic preceded him in death.

Robert M. Falasco ’48, J.D. ’51, retired Merced County Superior Court Judge and Los Banos native, has died. He was 89 years old.

One of five children born to Dominic and Theresa Falasco, he was elected to the Justice Court in 1958, where he served until 1977. In 1977, he was appointed to Merced County's Municipal Court, and served until his appointment to the Superior Court in 1982. He retired in 1985.

Norbert J. "Biz" Korte, S.J. '51, died May 12, 2010 in Regis Infirmary, Sacred Heart Jesuit Center, Los Gatos, after a long illness. He was 80 years old and in his 59th year as a Jesuit Brother. Biz was born December 23, 1929 in San Francisco and raised in Oakland. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School (Class of 1948) and attended Santa Clara University, 1948-51. Biz began his Jesuit life at Sacred Heart Novitiate in Los Gatos, in August of 1951. With the exception of one year at St. Ignatius High in San Francisco, all of Biz' Jesuit assignments were at Sacred Heart Novitiate. In 1969 Biz began his work for Novitiate Winery, a job loved and for which he is known throughout the country. Over the years Biz became the public face of the winery. He promoted wine tastings and other events as the winery became more oriented towards the commercial wine market. When the winery closed in January 1986, Biz was on hand liquidating the inventory and locking up the door. After the closing of the winery, Biz did various in-house jobs at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center. Because of failing health, he spent his last few years as a resident of the infirmary at Sacred Heart. Biz was a big man physically. He was gregarious and friendly, a man of great emotions and of high ideals. He was not afraid to express his opinion and you always knew where Biz stood on any given subject. He was active in the Lion's Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and was a founding member of the Friends of the Winemakers, a group dedicated to preserving the history of wine making in the Santa Clara Valley. As a Lion, Biz acted as the group's chaplain and worked closely in support of the San Jose Blind Center and its teaching activities. For almost two decades he played Santa Claus at the Los Gatos Christmas Parade. On the occasion of his Golden Jubilee as a Jesuit, Biz reflected, "My life has been full of God's graces; I have much to be grateful for...from caring for the aged, typing invoices, knocking on the doors of countless parishes selling altar wine, to balancing the books of the community."  All this was done with a generous heart. Biz is survived by his brother George Korte, and his sisters Marla and Mary Norbert Korte.

Dr. Leonard Napolitano ’51, former dean of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 7, 2013. Dr. Napolitano was born in 1930 in Oakland, CA, one of three children and the only son of Italian immigrants. He attended Santa Clara University where in 1950, he quarterbacked the Broncos to an upset Orange Bowl win over Bear Bryant's Kentucky Wildcats. Napolitano earned a PhD. in anatomy from St. Louis University and proceeded to teach at Cornell Medical School and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He moved to New Mexico in 1964 to become one of the seven founding faculty at the newly established School of Medicine at UNM. He became interim Dean of the medical school in 1972 and was named permanent Dean the following year, serving in that capacity until his retirement in 1994. Under his leadership, Dr. Napolitano presided over the dramatic expansion of the medical school and health sciences complex on the North campus of UNM, creating an environment known nationally and internationally for its innovative teaching curriculum. Dr. Napolitano was a highly effective advocate for the medical school at the legislature in Santa Fe. Due to these efforts, the medical school and the associated health sciences campus became one of New Mexico's chief assets. Among many other honors, Dr. Napolitano received the medical school's first Living Legend award in 2009. Dr. Napolitano loved opera, Tony Bennett, good food, and good company. He was an avid reader and a passionate supporter of the arts. He loved his family and had deep and enduring friendships all over the world. Dr. Napolitano was preceded in death by his wife Jane. He is survived by his three children, Leonard Jr., Janet '79 and Nancy, his daughter-in-law Elle, his grandchildren, Carrie, David, William and Sarah Jane, and his longtime companion Thelma Domenici.

Joseph Anastasi Jr. ’51 was born in Monterey on the 4th of July, 1927, to Joseph and Jennie Anastasia. He passed away on November 26, 2012. Growing up immersed in his Sicilian heritage, Monterey's own "Joltin' Joe"excelled in basketball, baseball and football. He attended Santa Clara University on a full ride football scholarship. After suffering a career-ending knee injury, he returned home and ran Mike's Seafood Restaurant and Casa Carmelkorn on Fisherman's Wharf successfully for half a century. He married his sweetheart, Angelina Melicia, and cherished her to the end. An incredibly faith-filled man, Joe considered his 12:00pm mass community at San Carlos Parish an extension of his family. For over 50 years, his generous spirit led him to collect weekly food donations for the Carmelite Monastery sisters who held a special place in his heart. Joe and Angelina shared a love of art, theater and travel which led them to adventures around the world. Favorite activities included walks along the coast and cruising with family and friends. But the main focus of his life was always his family. He and Angelina made sure to participate in every important family event and reveled in the endeavors of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. With a joyful personality and pervasive smile, he charmed everyone he met. He was a true gentleman, humble in nature and generous of spirit. Joe was surrounded by family when he was reunited with his beloved wife, Angelina, on their 62nd wedding anniversary. He followed his mother, father and three brothers, Angelo, Phil and John. He is survived by his sister, Rosalie Casas; daughters, Jane (Gary Gasperson), Jodi '82 (Tom Duckett); grandchildren: Joey, Michael (Mandy), John (Tanya) and Angelina; great grandchildren, Hudson and Harper; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express great appreciation to Debbie, Lou, Edna and Josie for their loving care of Pop in the last days of his life. 

Henry Mariani J.D. '51 passed away on March 12, 2012, in Weed, Calif. He was born on June 9, 1926. The longtime San Jose attorney had moved to the Northern California town of Weed to be close to his daughter and grandchildren.The son of a San Joaquin Valley farmer, Mariani was a Bellarmine College Prep grad who received both his undergraduate and law degrees from Santa Clara University. He was rooted in the old guard of the San Jose bar, specializing in real estate and probate law. The veteran attorney was known as a generous man, a lavish tipper at restaurants. "He would give people anything he had that they needed, even if he shouldn't have given it," said his son, Joseph. Read more here.

Harold C. Pagendarm ’51,  a resident of Belmont, passed away March 3, 2012. Harold Pagendarm was born in Oakland, Calif. He attended St. Ignatius High School before going into the Army, where he served in the Medical Core during WWII. After the war he graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Santa Clara University in 1951. Harold worked for Western Gear, Ampex and Edward Enterprises before retiring. He divided his time between his home in Belmont and Korte Ranch in St. Helena, Calif. Hal loved to photograph his travels, spend time with his family and be an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Harold is survived by his brother Lawrence, 18 nephews and nieces, many grandnieces and nephews, and his dear friend, Mrs. Virginia Holland. We will all miss Uncle Hal's kind heart, quiet patient manner and delightful stories. He has left us with a lifetime of cherished memories.

Gerald Stronck '51 passed away peacefully April 18, 2009, after almost a year of battling cancer. He graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory School and Santa Clara University with a B.S. in Commerce. Gerald was a veteran of WWII, worked as a bank manager for 35 years and, later, as a realtor. He was a resident of San Mateo County for 63 years. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and his two older brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Frances, his younger brother, five children, and 10 grandchildren.

George David Crowley '51 on Dec. 5, 2008. A native of San Francisco, he worked in the accounting industry for 46 years and as general manager of sales for Towne Ford in Redwood City for 30 of those years. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; seven children; and 12 grandchildren.

Eugene H. Swett '51 passed away on June 9, 2011.

Bruno Anthony Davis '51 died Dec. 21, 2009.  peacefully at home. Bruno was the beloved husband of Norma and the adored father of Christopher and Adrian. He was the devoted son of the late Anna and Achllle Davis, and the son-in-law of Elena Accornero and the late Frank Accornero. Bruno is also survived by Christopher's partner, Todd; by Adrian's partner, Tim; by his brother-in-law, Gilbert; and by many cousins in the San Francisco Bay Area, Stockton, and Italy. Bruno born Jan. 14, 1927 and was a graduate of St. Ignatius, Santa Clara University, and the University of San Francisco. He had a long and distinguished career with the California Public Utilities Commission.

Bernard J. Vogel Jr. BS ’51, J.D. '56, of Saratoga, Calif., passed away May 5, 2012. Bernie leaves behind five children, Bernie III (Anne-Marie), Leslie Miller (Eric), Bill (Linda), Bob, and Karen Hayes (Ray), as well as nine grandchildren, Marie-Elizabeth, Hannah Katherine, and Sarah Grace Vogel; Karly, Andrew and Kate Miller; Lauren Vogel; Robert Vogel; and Brian and Marie Hayes. He is also survived by his brother, Worthington Vogel, as well as, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol Peters.  Bernie was a fortunate man who shared the love of many friends. Having lost his wife, Joan Peters Vogel, to cancer several years ago, he continued to stay actively involved with his friends and his family. Bernie was born in Piedmont, Calif., attending school at Piedmont Hills, Admiral Farragut and Santa Clara University undergraduate and law schools. An avid athlete, Bernie played football for Santa Clara, scoring the last touchdown in the 1950 Orange Bowl against Kentucky. After two years in the Navy, Bernie started his legal practice working with Judge Callahan and maintained his private practice as a well-respected lawyer late into his seventies. A loving husband and father, Bernie and Joan raised their children while living in Saratoga. They were active in many social and charitable organizations, including St. Claire Club, Kiwanis, and Gaieties. Bernie was actively involved in the lives of his children until his last breath. Bernie was known as a gentleman among gentlemen, whose warm heart and strong spirit cherished family and friends above all of his life's many pursuits. For many years, he enjoyed golf as a member and past president of San Jose Country Club, traveled extensively and stayed active in his practice as a lawyer.

Barth Edward Bartholemy ’51 died on July 7, 2010. He is survived by spouse Patricia and children: Dan, Ellen, Ed and Carol.

Anthony “Tony” Bernard Coolot Diepenbrock Jr. '51, born March 10, 1927, died May 24, 2009 after a short illness, with loving family by his side. Tony was the third of nine children born to Genevieve Claire McCarthy and noted San Francisco physician Anthony Bernard Diepenbrock Sr., grandson of German nobleman Melchior von Diepenbrock and great-grandson of pioneering Sacramento businessman Anthony Coolot, one of the first backers of the transcontinental railroad. Tony grew up in San Francisco and Hillsborough. He was a fiercely competitive athlete, winning a golf tournament at age 12 as partner to legendary golfer Marion Hollins and swimming for San Francisco’s St. Ignatius High School. He left St. Ignatius after his junior year for Santa Clara University because his father wanted him to have a year of college before joining the military. He entered the Army near the end of World War II and was quickly promoted to sergeant. He trained soldiers in tank maneuvers at Ft. Knox, Ky. Tony returned to Santa Clara after the war, playing basketball and studying philosophy. He would often speak of the powerful influence the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas had upon him. He married Marjorie Gossage Schoorl of Belmont on Dec. 29, 1951. The couple had 13 children – five sons and eight daughters. The family lived first in San Francisco, later moving to Burlingame and Hillsborough. He worked as a judge’s clerk at the Federal District Court of San Francisco for several years, attending night classes at the University of San Francisco School of Law. Eventually, Tony quit so he could study law full time. He once asked his wife, when the stresses of his studies were mounting, whether she’d rather be married to a law clerk with a full head of hair or to a lawyer with none. She was unequivocal – a bald lawyer. He was admitted to the California Bar on Jan. 7, 1959, scoring second in the state on his bar exam and joining San Francisco’s Townsend & Townsend Law Firm. His first big victory came in 1960, when he successfully sued Colgate-Palmolive for infringing on a tiny local company’s trademark, blocking the corporation from selling a competing product in 14 states. He was admitted to the patent bar in 1961, became a leading authority on plant patents and chaired the American Bar Association’s plant patent committee. He possessed an extraordinary memory and a talent for detail that colleagues say made him a formidable lawyer and researcher. Tony retired in 2001, doting on his many grandchildren and frequently visiting the Olympic Club, where he was a member for more than 60 years. Tony also loved a great glass of wine, and headed a chapter of the Wine and Food Society. The most abiding element of his life was his Catholic faith, and he often held up his large family as an expression of that faith. He taught catechism, was a Boy Scout Master at Our Lady of Angels in Burlingame, headed the Men’s Club of OLA and served as a Sunday lector for more than 25 years at St. Catherine of Siena in Burlingame. He was also involved with the St. Catherine traveling crucifix ministry. He attended every baptism, first communion and confirmation for his grandchildren until his final illness. He enjoyed traveling, visiting the Caribbean, Great Britain, Germany, Hong Kong and many, many U.S. states. But two of his favorite places were much closer to home, Lake Tahoe and Carmel. He was a founder and first president of Chamberlands Beach and Mountain Club in Lake Tahoe, which honored him with a rare lifetime membership. Tony is survived by 12 children: Anthony (Donna) of San Jose; Marjorie (Timothy) Vondrak of Rohnert Park; Jerome of Seattle, Wa.; Clotilde (Robert) of Pearland, Texas; Eloise Libby of San Mateo; Teresa of Portland, Ore.; Amy (Robert) Bolton of Truckee; Mary (Guy) Gunion of San Mateo; Peter (Janet) of Menlo Park; William (Renee) of Rancho Cucamonga; Claire (Mark) Johnson of Chico; and Bernadette (Derek) of Portland, Ore. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren including: Anthony, Elise, Kirstin, Garitt, Katelyn, Adrian, Donald, Leo, Jedidiah, Karly, Nicholas, Lukas,  Marjorie, Olivia, Tess, Brooke and Beck. He is also survived by sisters Florence (David) Stronck of Union City, Claire of San Francisco and Patricia (James) Hargarten of San Francisco, and his brother, Michael (Viorica) of Santa Rosa. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Marjorie; his son, William Michael; three sisters, Clotilde, Mary Draeger and Rebecca Del Santo; and one brother, Melchior.

Allen Gray Browne '51 on April 23, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born in Los Angeles on September 25, 1928, to Dr. Francis E. Browne, famously known as the surgeon to the stars, and Margaret Gray Browne of the Gray banking and farming family from Grayville, Ill. Browne was educated at Hotchkiss Preparatory School in Connecticut and Santa Clara University. He did graduate work at UCLA Medical School. Browne had a varied career, including investments and stocks, oil drilling, land development, hands-on custom house building and farming. After active duty in the U.S. Army, he served in undercover military intelligence for years. He served since 1991 as a director of the Gray estate family businesses, Gray Farms Inc., Locust Street Company, Inc. and Gray Partnerships, all based in Southwestern Indiana. His leadership, integrity and wisdom were greatly valued. His lifelong passion for music led him to donate the organ for The Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer in Las Vegas. His family helped found Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, Calif., where he gave the organ for their new college chapel last year. He was an active trustee of the Nevada Symphony in Las Vegas, single-handedly producing its concert in March 1996. Browne was also an enthusiastic amateur violinist. An avid sailor and skier, he traveled the world as a big-game hunter. His trophies are in several schools and museums, including the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kay Miller Browne; his brother Dr. Lawrence W. Browne of Newport Beach; five children: Frank Browne, Julia Browne, Margaret Browne Day (Jeff), Alice Browne and  Bill Browne and their mother, Shirley Ingman Browne, all of Orange County, CA; and two stepchildren: Elizabeth Stephenson Norheim (Rob) of Seattle and Lloyd Stephenson, of Chico, CA. His grandchildren include Joshua Browne, Megane Browne, Riley and Tatum Browne, Aubrie, Kelsey and Jessica Day and Rosemary Norheim. He was a fourth-degree Knight of Columbus.
 

Adrian "Arie" Schoorl '51 on March 11, 2009.